What does be keen mean?

very interested, eager, or wanting (to do) something very much: They were very keen to start work as soon as possible.

How do you use keen?

Keen-on sentence example

  1. I am keen on the reportage style of pictures.
  2. I’m not too keen on that part.
  3. He wasn’t too keen on the idea when she first told him about it.
  4. Golf he did not take up till comparatively late in life; and, though he became keen on the game, he never attained more than a moderate proficiency.

What is keen to learn meaning?

: having or showing an ability to think clearly and to understand what is not obvious or simple about something. a keen intellect/intelligence/mind.

What does keen on the idea mean?

interested in something and enjoying it, especially an activity that you do often.

What type of word is keen?

Keen is an adjective that describes something that is intense, sharp, or focused. The word keen comes from the Old English word cene that translates to “bold and brave” and while the spelling is now really different, the sounds are similar.

What is an example of keen?

The definition of keen is something sharp or intense. An example of keen is a sharp knife. An example of keen is a witty sense of humor. adjective. (slang) Great; splendid; fine.

Is keen a British word?

Keen on+gerund or +noun means enjoying that activity or thing, while to be keen on a person means to fancy him or her (in the British sense).

What is keen say in English?

quince. (KEEN-say)

What is keen ability?

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions. synonyms: acute, discriminating, incisive, knifelike, penetrating, penetrative, piercing, sharp perceptive. having the ability to perceive or understand; keen in discernment. adjective.

What is the similar meaning of keen?

acute, penetrating, astute, incisive, sharp, perceptive, piercing, rapier-like, razor-like, razor-sharp, perspicacious, shrewd, subtle, finely honed, quick-witted, sharp-witted, discerning, clever, intelligent, brilliant, bright, smart, wise, canny, percipient, insightful, sagacious, sapient. informal brainy, genius.

What is a keen example?

1. The definition of keen is something sharp or intense. An example of keen is a sharp knife. An example of keen is a witty sense of humor. adjective.

Is the word keen used in America?

Hi Ryosuke, ‘Keen’ is not specific to either American or British English. It is used in both, but it is used rarely. English speakers in North America often use it because it is old, and so it can be used in sarcasm if we want to make an funny understatement by using very formal language to express a very simple idea.